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July - August Temple
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July Message
from James Sensei "May the wind blow in time, the rain fall
seasonably, and the people live happily..." |
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Interested in Making a Joyful Noise?
Singing is a fun form of 'harmony' - for more
information, please check-out our News
section. Everyone is welcome! |
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Support the Temple by
Stepping Up Mt.
Kilimanjaro! Intrepid Sangha member, Trudy
Gahlinger will be hiking
Mount Kilimanjaro, and she wants to carry the Sangha with her. Every
step you sponsor will be a donation to our Temple! More information can
be found in our News section. |
 The
2010 Alberta Buddhist Conference (ABC) and
750th Memorial for Shinran Shonin will be held in
Calgary on Oct 29
to 31 in conjunction with the Buddhist Film Series
Oct 28 to 31. Open to everyone! |
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 Feel great about raising funds while you
shop! The
Calgary Chapter of the Women's Federation have gift cards for sale:
Update
Superstore,
Cineplex Odeon, Starbucks,
Shopper's Drug Mart, M&M Meat Shops, Mark's Work Wearhouse, Canadian Tire, Shell, and Esso (various denominations).
First come first serve!
Email to arrange to pick up yours or for more information. |
 Merchandise available for purchase
at the Temple! |
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Contact us at
info@calgary-buddhist.ab.ca
should you have any questions about
our religion or temple
activities.
Guide to Jodo Shinshu
Teaching and Practices
(available for download)
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Address for the Calgary Buddhist Temple:
207 - 6th Street N.E.
Calgary, Alberta CANADA
T2E 3Y1 Telephone: 1-403-263-5723
Find Us
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The Calgary Buddhist Temple
Vision
- To
set in motion a way of living, learning and teaching a life of joy and
gratitude through Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Mission
- To
develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of Shin Buddhism by:
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Offering
regular Temple services, Dharma school and study groups
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Celebrating
Buddhist ceremonies and established traditions
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Sharing a
dynamic resource centre for Buddhist study for all ages
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Skillfully
applying Buddhist teachings within the Sangha and community at
large.
Key
Values
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Compassion, Gratitude, Transformation, Wisdom & Community.
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Word Power...
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Jodo Shinshu
Branch of Pure Land Buddhism founded by
Shinran Shonin. Also know as Shin Buddhism.
Who is Amida Buddha?
Amida Buddha (in Sanskrit: Amitabha) is the Buddha of Immeasurable
Light. This buddha is described in the central texts of Pure Land Bud-dhism:
the Larger Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra, the Smaller Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra, and the
Meditation Sutra.
The central story tells of the
Bodhisattva Dharmakara, who became Amida Buddha, and his vow to delay
his own ultimate enlightenment until all sentient beings have achieved
enlightenment.
Shotsuki-Hoyo
/ Shotsuki
Monthly memorial service in memory of people whose
anniversary of
death occurs during that month. Sho means "joyous," Tsuki
means "month," and Hoyo means "Dharma
essence."
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More
Terminology...
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Did you know? |
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That the Calgary Buddhist Temple runs a Dharma School program
for children? Running this school is only possible with your
generous donation.
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Important Upcoming Dates... |
Summer Break
- July
19 to Sept 4 - no services during this time. Resume again on
Sept 5. |
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Sunday, Sept 5 - Meditation
and Shotsuki Service which is to honor those who passed away in
the month of September |
Thursday,
Sept 9 - 7:30 Movie Night at the Temple |
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Sunday, Sept 12 -
Meditation and Service |
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Thursday,
Sept 9 - Service |
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Sunday, Sept 19 -
Meditation and Service |
 Tuesday,
Sept 21
- Temple Board Meeting @ 7pm |
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Calendar for
more Temple activities |
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Recent Updates to This Site... |
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